The new school year and Ramadan are beginning at the same time this year.
It’s a challenging situation for many parents, especially mums, considering this busy and Ramadan season.
And when it comes to back-to-school and buka puasa meal planning, Ayam Brand has an easy and healthy option that you can prepare.
The combo of Ayam Brand pastes and coconut milk can get the children and adults fed and ready for school and work with minimal stress and maximum taste.
During this period, do you have enough time and skills to make weekday sahur and buka puasa meals from scratch for yourself and the family?
For a whole lot easier, you may try new Ayam Brand pastes for a cost efficient, more nutritious and tastier meal option for your family,
The new local pastes that include Kari Ikan, Masak Merah, Kurma and Masak Lemak Cili Padi can reduce your prep time of pounding, blending, dry frying spices and herbs by a good 20 minutes, freeing up your time and hands to do other morning or buka puasa essentials.
Add Ayam Brand coconut milk into the cooking to give a creamy texture and for the right balance of flavour and nutrition.
The new pastes join existing favourites Chicken Curry Paste, Sambal Tumis Paste, Asam Pedas Paste and Rendang Paste. All eight Ayam Brand authentic local pastes are carefully curated and crafted to offer the authentic taste.
A single 180g Ayam Brand Paste pack, topped with 500g to 600g of chicken, meat, fish or seafood of your choice can be ready in 30 minutes or less and can generously feed a family of four to five, at only RM5 per pack of Ayam brand Cooking Paste, and RM3 per pack of Ayam Brand Coconut Milk.
Consumers can be assured that Ayam Brand Pastes and Ayam Brand Coconut Milk are free from preservatives, added MSG and additives, and are certified halal by the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim).
Ayam Brand Coconut Milk is hygienically squeezed from selected ripe coconuts, then sealed in convenient tetra packs using Ultra High Temperature (UHT) technology. This helps preserve the freshness of the milk.
Consumers can participate in the Ayam Brand Masak and Menang (Cook and Win) Contest which offers weekly and grand prizes worth RM30,000. The contest runs from Marxh 11 March to April 10, 2024.
Make this back-to-school, Ramadan and Raya season even more memorable by preparing a quick and tasty meal with these recipes using Ayam Brand Cooking Paste, including Kari Ikan, Masak Merah, Kurma and Masak Lemak Cili Padi.
You can add your own spin to these recipes and create authentic traditions for your family.
Chicken Kurma
In a medium pan over medium heat, add a pack of Ayam Brand Kurma paste, saute until fragrant. Add 160g of diced potatoes, 160g of diced carrot and 600g of chicken chunks, saute until medium well done. Add 400ml of water, cover the pan with lid and let it simmer until the chicken and potatoes are cooked. Add two red onions that has been cut into chunks, 160ml of Ayam Brand coconut milk, and bring to the boil. Optional but very pretty, add a garnish of coriander leaves and sliced red chillies. Serve with rice.
Prep time: 10 minutes, cooking time: 20 minutes, serves: 4 to 5 pax
Daging Masak Merah
In a wok heat a tablespoon of cooking oil, and fry up 600g of sliced sirloin beef and remove to drain. Slice two red onions into rings, and dice one yellow capsicum, saute them in the same pan, then pour in one pack of Ayam Brand Masak Merah paste and mix well. Add the meat back in, stir well to coat, and let it simmer for a few minutes for the meat to absorb the flavours. Dish out, and garnish with some Ayam Brand Garden Peas. Serve with hot rice.
Prep time: 5 minutes, cooking time: 15 minutes, serve: 4 to 5 pax
Pucuk Ubi dan Udang Masak Lemak
Simmer 800ml of water, Ayam Brand Masak Lemak Cili Padi Paste and three stalks of crushed lemongrass in a pot. Add 600g of prawns, then bring to a boil until the prawns are just cooked. Add in 600g of pucuk ubi, 800ml of Ayam Brand Coconut Milk, and 6 turmeric leaves that have been thinly sliced. Cook until the liquid thickens into a delicious sauce. Serve with rice.
Prep time: 5 minutes, cooking time: 15 minutes, serve: 4 to 5 pax
Kari Ikan
In a wok, heat the Ayam Brand Fish Curry Paste until fragrant, approximately 3 minutes. Add 600ml of water bring to a slow boil. Add 600g ikan tonggol or for more convenience use two 300gm can of Ayam Brand Mackerel in Tomato Sauce, add 400ml of Ayam Brand Coconut Milk, cover with lid and simmer on low heat until the fish is cooked. Add curry leaves, and allow to simmer for another 3 minutes. Garnish with red chillies and coriander. Serve with white rice, or for more authenticity serve with nasi dagang.
Prep time: 5 minutes, cooking time: 30 minutes, serve: 4 to 5 pax
